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    In Need of your help, PLEASE

    www.aitaonline.com gives a list of truck stops, low clearances and such... not sure if it is updated or completed... worth a look.. Be safe....bcurt
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    Ford's better idea?

    Don't worry she will go one step further by accepting Ford's offer to donate the vacant( tosic ) land to the State. Even if we do lose the Tax revenue, we can always use it to store the garbage coming in from Canada, at 2.00 a ton...
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    Business 30 - 40% off at Panther II/Vans in the ta

    RE: Business 30 - 40% off at Panther II/Vans in th Panther had a Ad for Van drivers last week in Grand Rapids,mi. Along with 5 other companies in that area.
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    Bug juice toy down ??????

    well guys and gals, I don't know if you have tryed this stuff, but it kicks ****.... It's called Awesome, I sprayed this stuff on my van, bugs, road tar, and dirt just wiped right off.. Being that the Van is pretty new, I took it to my Straight Truck,bad idea had to wash the hole thing.. lol.. I...
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    In this situaion, you would do...........

    Danny, first off " Go red Wings " This sounds like a company #2 that I hired on with last year for the same reasons ( deadhead ) it was clear in my attentions with them. This was a small boyfriend / girlfriend operation, that worked a load board.. This company did the same thing to me and more...
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    Soy Oil

    Check out www.hydrogenappliances.com
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    Best way to ask for an increase or fuel surcharge?

    RE: Best way to ask for an increase or fuel surcha I would go to OOIDA.com web site they have a form letter and charts on what could be fair charge... While you are there feel free to join...
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    RV Parks/Campgrounds etc.

    I have stayed in State and national parks.. You will need to call ahead to reserve a spot this time of year. KOA,s is even better, hot showers, pools, resturants, game rooms, fishing and much more.. All sites mentioned above have web sites... My trucks or vans are just campers with big trunks..LOL
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    Is there something wrong here?

    >Hi well i saw on FOX News that GM pays an employee on the >assbemly line including benefits an pension that worker >makes approx $175 an hour,That is whats wrong with this >country no company can afford to pay that very long. I hope that is a mis-quote, 175.00 an hour includes benefits...
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    Is there something wrong here?

    Colonization ??
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    Is there something wrong here?

    Look on the bright side, thats 600 of them that won't be crossing the border.
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    Tires: Recaps or New for DOT inspection

    www.epa.gov/whyretreads.htm or www.retread.org Save money where you can, steers no....
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    nextel phones...........

    Try powering phone down ( off ), I have to do this once a week with mine ( Nextel ).. or it acts up... Check Nextel or Sprints web-site look under service areas or tower locations .. Yes, there are a lot of no service areas no matter who you are with... bcurt
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    Are you prepared?

    P.S. For First Aid and CPR training contact your local Red Cross or Hospital.. They both offer very good courses.... bcurt
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    Are you prepared?

    Treat it has if you were the first and only one at the site... Stay calm,Take control... Check and secure the area.. Once safe check on other person or persons involved in the accident.. Notify EMS or 911, Give them all the information you can over the phone.. Give first aid as required...
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    Gas or Diesel van

    I drive a 2004 Ford E-350 one ton, gas, go with the extended.. 15.5 to 16.5 mpg.. depends on how fast I drive.. Use the 10000.00 for start up costs.. It could be a couple of weeks before the first checks arrive... Aux, heater and bed roll, GPS system or Lap Top with streets and trips loaded in...
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    Your Opinion Please!

    I guess I will have to reply on the right side O/O, also politically.I currently lease to two small companies, that both allow me to do this... Both have that family atmosphere, a welliness to teach a newbie like myself... Lets hope their patience doesn't run out...
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    o/o "v" working for someone doing a team op

    RE: o/o I would like to say Thanks BOB, you answered alot of my questions.. Even if i didn't post the question... bcurt
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    Tracking software for expenses

    Thanks,to all that responsed... I have set up a spreadsheet, but no accountant as of yet... Are there ones that do just the trucking industry and if so how do you locate them... bcurt
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    Tracking software for expenses

    Thanks, Alot of useful ideas.I want it to be as professional as possible. Is it common for us to be audited, if so that would suck big time... bcurt
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